Art and Earth Science by Grass
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist The best part of being a geologist is being out in the great outdoors — whether along the shore, out at sea, high in the mountains, or even simply by the roadside when a freshly exposed rock face appears after a road cut. Sadly, my current work happens mostly… Continue reading Fossil Hunting in La Union
Pip: Welcome to The Fabulous Scientist, where the rocks have backstories and the trails have coffee trees — and fabulousgrass is out here doing the fieldwork so we can sit here and talk about it.Mara: This episode covers two kinds of outdoor science: the geology of a limestone outcrop in La Union, and a family… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Geology And Nature Trails
Looking for practical gift ideas for your commuter friends in the Philippines? From dumpling bags to mini fans and pocketable raincoats, here’s the ultimate survival kit for everyday jeepney riders that you can give during birthdays or the upcoming Christmas! Every day, thousands of us brave the wild world of public commuting. Jeepneys, buses, tricycles,… Continue reading Practical Gift Ideas for the Everyday Public Commuter
Working as a geologist in the industry has given me access to places in the Philippines that most people will never set foot in—areas classified as "red zones," off-limits to tourists, and often overlooked on maps. For nearly five years, I was stationed in Mindanao, where some of the most remote and geologically hazardous sites… Continue reading A Geologist’s Journey into the Red Zone
For some inexplicable reason, waterfalls became my favorite subject this week. There's something undeniably captivating about them. As I reflected on why, I realized it ties back to a core childhood memory. I love the way rocks are often scattered at the waterfall's base, the lush greenery surrounding them, the soothing sound of water crashing… Continue reading Capturing Waterfalls: Inspired by Core Memories and the Geological Processes Behind Their Formation
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